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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leiden to Brussels

Composite routes from Leiden to Brussels

Cheapest
2 h 7 min
Car
183 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from The Hague to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$25.48
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06
Train from Leiden Centraal to Roosendaal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$40.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.24–$108.30

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Essen to Bruxelles-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to bus which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $35.87 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Brussels-North train station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Leiden to Brussels?

The distance between Leiden and Brussels is 176 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Brussels?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Leiden to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brussels bus from?

Leiden to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brussels train from?

Leiden to Brussels train services, operated by NS, depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Brussels?

The best way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $53.26 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $326.09 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Leiden to Brussels bus arrive?

Leiden to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Leiden to Brussels train arrive?

Leiden to Brussels train services, operated by NS, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Brussels is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Leiden to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Brussels?

Book your Leiden to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Brussels. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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